Pulls information from a selected line in an external file and assigns its text to a specific attribute/xdata on the component.
The default extension for this file is ".wdx" but can also be ".csv" or ".txt." The file format is space or comma-delimited.
Insert Component
Find
Command entry:
AECOMPONENT
Select the component type to insert and specify the insertion point on the drawing. In the Insert/Edit Component dialog box, click External List. Select the .wdx, .csv, or .txt file to reference and click Open. Select a line of data from the list and click OK.
Edit Component
Find Command entry:
AEEDITCOMPONENT
Select the component to edit. In the Insert/Edit Component dialog box, click External List. Select the .wdx, .csv, or .txt file to reference and click Open. Select a line of data from the list and click OK.
Select a value from the list of data elements on the left, then click one of the buttons next to the attribute name to assign the value to.
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Overwrite |
Overwrites the existing value in the edit box with the selected value. |
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Add |
Adds the selected value to the edit box. The value is appended to any existing value. |